Arizona bill would enshrine right to refuse medical mandates in state constitution
Key Points: Arizona voters may decide on a “right to refuse medical mandates” constitutional amendment The amendment would prevent the government from mandating medical products or treatments Arizona’s vaccination rates […]
Arizona First policies are delivering results
When President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, he will highlight measurable shifts in public opinion on the issues voters say matter most.   In the last thirteen months, 372 miles of the […]
Competing measures on early voting could wind up on the November ballot
Key Points: A ballot proposal would confirm voting by mail in the state Constitution A GOP lawmaker wants control over early voting to remain within the Legislature   Because of early […]
It actually is as easy as 1-2-3
It’s often said that good policy is also good politics, and that’s especially true when it comes to education funding in Arizona. Proposition 123, which distributes over $300 million annually […]
GOP looks to bypass governor’s veto on Florida-style elections
Key Points: Republican measure would reform Arizona election law after Florida Democrats say it would make it more difficult for some voters Measure would go to the ballot, avoiding a […]
Kevin McCarthy: An oracle of Arizona’s tax code
As lawmakers at the state Capitol grapple with conforming to new federal tax code, Arizona Tax Research Association President Kevin McCarthy sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to discuss […]
Poll: Arizonans support clean energy to improve health, air quality and keep bills affordable
Every year, the American Lung Association surveys Arizona voters about the air we breathe, the energy we use, and the future we want for our state. This year’s results could […]
Arizona’s economic growth depends on education, housing, transportation and child care, experts say
Key Points: Polling and analysis identify bipartisan policies with big economic returns Investment in education, housing, transportation, child care boosts growth Report hopes to reframe conversation around policy A melding […]
Thousands of Arizona voters won’t be removed from rolls, AG concludes
Key Points: Arizona voters who never provided proof of citizenship cannot be kicked off registration rolls A glitch in the Motor Vehicle Division records caused the issue, not the voters’ […]
Legislature to refer three bills to voters in 2026
Key Points: Ballot referrals include food tax, drug cartel classification, monitoring vehicle mileage Prop. 123 extensions and Florida-style election referrals likely to reappear in 2026 GOP lawmakers blame problems within […]
Water policy is on the minds of voters as drought continues
A vast majority of Arizona voters support securing long-term water supplies and enacting stronger groundwater protections, but have little faith in Arizona’s current water policies’ ability to sew long term […]
Arizonans might get chance to ditch historic system of electing public officials
Arizonans may get the chance to scrap the historic system by which nominees for public office are chosen, a move that, if successful, could reshape the state Legislature and congressional delegation.


















